Q&A with Dr. Persky

I had Profound RF performed on a swollen area, on my upper lips, received multiple passes on another area. What should I do?

RealSelf actual patient comment: 2 wks ago I asked about canceling Profound RF b/c I was swollen a/f being bumped in the mouth 2 days earlier. The nurse assured me that it was fine & wouldn’t change my results. Then she did my treatment unevenly- 2 passes on non-swollen side & 1 pass on swollen […]

Will RF treatments help soften scar tissue from lower face liposuction?

RealSelf actual patient comment: i had face liposuction. Looked great until scar tissue started to form two – 4 weeks later making me more swollen and worse than before. My Dr. said that rf will soften scar tissue. Can Ido RFtwo-three months after this procedure? Any difference betweenFractora, Profound, Exilis etc? A.We do use radiofrequency […]

Is it safe to have a facelift in a few years after having a skin tightening procedure like Profound?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I am considering getting Profound RF but had a consultation with a plastic surgeon who warned about a patient who had undergone such a treatment and then subsequently had a facelift who suffered necrosis on her face due to underlying scarring caused by the heat used in the procedure. Have any […]

Is Profound RF treatment safe for Fitzpatrick 4 skin type?

A.Profound RF is safe on all skin types including darker skin types such as Fitzpatrick 4. Most importantly choose your treating physician most carefully based on their skill, experience, knowledge, and natural artistic vision. Good luck and be well.

Is it normal to be very itchy after Profound?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I had the profound treatment on my lower butt and thighs 9 days ago and I am very very itchy. The skin is completely healed and all the bruising is gone, but the itch! Is this normal? A.It is best to contact yourtreating physician when experiencing any untoward reaction after a […]

Can I have Emsculpt with a small umbilical hernia?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I have a small umbilical hernia. I have no pain or problems. Just an outty where it use to be in. I am postpartum 3 pregnancies and would like to have emsculpt done,is that possible or could it cause it to rupture? I am 5 months postpartum at this time. A.If […]

Can I get Emsculpt after Sculptra in the buttocks?

RealSelf actual patient comment: Is it possible to do Emsculpt for the buttocks after having received Sculptra? Anyone with experience on this? If so, is there a recommended time frame between the two procedures? Or perhaps reversed – Emaculpt first, followed by Sculptra to address any cellulite? Would like the lift and increase in muscle, […]

What’s your opinion on this Emsculpt protocol?

RealSelf actual patient comment: Went for Emsculpt consult and I have some questions about there protocol. Need help to see if it’s necessary. Went in for emsculpt consult and they said it’s 3200 for 4 sessions and it will be done in 2 weeks. They also said i need to come in every month for […]

Does Emsculpt tighten skin? Does it help with cellulite?

A.Emsculpt is a clinically proven safe, effective, quick, and easy non-invasive treatment that builds muscle in the abdomen and gluteus muscles (that would be in the butt Bob), and reduces fat when desired. As muscle builds, there is usually a small amount of improvement in the slack of the skin, though I would not use […]

Is EmSculpt safe for patients with metal tubal ligation clips?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I’m getting EmSculpt on my buttocks and I had my first session today. I have metal clips on my fallopian tubes from a prior tubal ligation surgery. My doctor’s office said I should be fine but I felt slight cramping in my lower pelvic area during the treatment that happened around […]

I had two back to back pregnancies. My sons are now 5 and 4 years old. The rest of my body is firm but my lower abdomen.

RealSelf actual patient comment: I have some extra fat on my lower abdomen. It doesn’t matter how much weight I lose it’s there. Could it be hormonal? Or from pregnancies? It’s not justloose skin, it feels like fat to me. It’s soft. Will Emsculpt help me? A.Emsculpt is an excellent safe, easy, effective and quick […]

Are there any doctors doing Emsculpt on thighs?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I’m wondering if I am able to have Emsculpt done on my thighs? I had knee surgery done about 8 months ago and my legs are very weak. This would be amazing to help me strengthen my leg before returning back to playing sports. I just had Emsculpt done on my […]